Android mini-computers and HDMI-sticks have been a round for a little while now. Some of the most well known examples include the Raspberry Pi.

In the time since these types of computing devices first debuted, a lot has already changed. The earliest devices had processors under 1GHz and often as little as 256MB or 512MB of RAM.

While something with this kind of power is fun for a hobbyist device, if you truly want to use a HDMI Computer Stick to transform your TV into a smart device, you’ll want more power. That’s exactly what the new S21H has to offer.

The new stick computer has a Rockchip RK3066 dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage built right in. Even more impressive, several online stores sell the stick for as little as $70.

With features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microSD expansion, and a full-sized USB port, this is truly a device that can bring entertainment, games and even productivity apps right to your big-screen.
As for the OS, you get Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

To purchase an S21H of your own, hit the source link below.

Do you have a mini-PC or stick computer? If so, what do you primarily use it for? Despite the lack of Android, I still have quite the love affair with my Raspberry Pi.

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What we have here is an Android Mini-PC that is shamelessly close in design to Apple’s Mac Mini. The big difference here is that this isn’t an Intel-based PC, instead we have the power of ARM and Android inside.

So what does the new J&W Android Mini PC bring to the table? The device has a Rockchip Dual-Core Cortex A9 CPU, 1GB of DDR3 memory and a Quad-core Mali 400 GPU for graphics. The operating system is Android 4.0 ICS. Other specs include 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 HDMI port, an SD-card reader, Ethernet and Wi-Fi.

For 99 euros, or about $128, this isn’t a bad price but only if you understand what you are getting into. With rather mild specs, this IS NOT capable of acting as a real PC replacement.

Sure, it could be fine if you just need a cheap Android device for use as a secondary machine for your kids. It could also make a decent media player for the living room. Just don’t expect performance anywhere on the same level as a PC or MAC would give you. Again, this should be an obvious statement considering its low-powered processor and cheap pricing.

What do you think, interested or not?

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